2:12 PM,
Oct. 10, 2012

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Vick Ballard, a former Mississippi State star, to start against the New York Jets.

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Brandon Marcello

Former Mississippi State running back Vick Ballard will start this week for the Indianapolis Colts, it was announced today.

Starter Donald Brown will miss at least the next two weeks after undergoing knee surgery this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Ballard has rushed for 42 yards on 21 carries this season, his rookie year in the NFL. He will likely be pulled in favor for Mewelde Moore on passing downs, but should get a healthy dose of carries. ...